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Old 11-11-2009, 07:13 PM   #1
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favorite avet for yellows in the kelp

I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity

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Old 11-11-2009, 09:13 PM   #2
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I like my SX 2 Speed. the MXJ is a nice set up as well. You can't go wrong with the SX.
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Old 11-12-2009, 08:41 AM   #3
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I have both an SX and an MX. They are both great reels. The SX is my favorite.
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Old 11-12-2009, 05:39 PM   #4
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SX Raptor!!! more drag than the standard sx and holds more line.
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Old 11-12-2009, 05:50 PM   #5
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None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!
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Old 11-12-2009, 08:46 PM   #6
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None of them...The Avet's are too fancy for the kayak. Use a Newell!
So now I'm too Fancy?
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Old 11-12-2009, 09:50 PM   #7
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depends on what you want out of it.

Avet is awesome, doesn't do so well with constant kayak water damage. More of a boat reel though for me.

Sx or Mx for live bait. Jx with 40# works good for yo yo. Wouldn't do it another way as far as avet. I think there are better reels for kayaking in general though. Not a bad choice, just more robust ones. Two speed is nice, but doesn't hold up well to salt damage.
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Old 11-12-2009, 10:39 PM   #8
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I am looking at a few new setup options for fishing for yellow tail in the kelp with bait i already have a custom wrapped rod and now i am just looking at reels i wanted to buy an avet or shimano but i am not sure what size and line capacity

thanks for the help
Tymo,

I have a MXJ & MXJ 2 speed. I choose not to use this reels while kayak fishing because I have found that their clicker tension is not very controlable (it's not strong enough to hold back a mac or horse dine from running wild while trolling).

I decided on Shimano Trinidad 14's/16's (Torium model will work as well. Also Daiwa Saltist models). I went with the Trinidads because you can control the pressure on the clicker, for trolling if needed.

A few notes:
I bought all my Trinidad models used for around $200 (no need to pay full price).
I use my Avet reels on PB and Chart boats.
This is just my opinion, others have their own

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